Godfrey teen faces terrorism charges

EDWARDSVILLE — The Madison County state’s attorney and sheriff have scheduled a press conference this afternoon about the arrest and charging of an 18-year-old Godfrey man with two felony charges associated with terrorism.

Charges include one count of material support for terrorism and one count of making a terrorist threat. Both are class X felonies. These charges, as well as the statements made herein, are based upon probable cause. The defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

The press conference is at 3:30 p.m. at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.